Microsoft 365 Security Engineer

Location: United States About NationMind LLC: NationMind LLC is a technology consulting firm focused on software development and QA testing services. We help clients build reliable, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on automation, performance, and quality. Our team works across industries, delivering solutions that drive innovation and operational efficiency. We are currently hiring skilled professionals for Microsoft 365/ Security Engineer to join our growing team. Role – Microsoft 365/ Security Engineer Duration – Long Term Location – Houston/Remote Requirements Seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Security Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise security solutions across Microsoft and Check Point technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Security, Microsoft Entra ID, and Check Point security platforms. This role requires strong technical skills, consulting experience, customer-facing communication, and the ability to lead security transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. Key Responsibilities Experience 5–10+ years in Cyber Security 3+ years implementing Microsoft Security solutions Experience with enterprise SOC environments Experience with Microsoft 365 migrations and security Experience implementing Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Experience implementing Microsoft Purview compliance solutions Experience managing Check Point firewalls Experience with cloud security (Azure) Governance & Compliance Support ISO 27001 Support NIST CSF Support CIS Controls Support Zero Trust initiatives Conduct security assessments Participate in internal and external audits Create security documentation Review security baselines Security SIEM SOAR XDR DLP CASB Zero Trust IAM PKI Identity Protection Conditional Access Vulnerability Management Check Point Quantum Security Gateway Smart Console Threat Prevention IPS VPN Application Control URL Filtering Identity Awareness Scripting PowerShell Kusto Query Language (KQL) Microsoft Graph API REST API JSON Preferred Certifications Microsoft Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-400) Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator (MS-500) Security CISSP CISM CISA CEH CompTIA Security+ ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor Check Point Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)